I did some work mapping the TK-790 and TK-2180. The bigger issue is their programming scheme doesn't match Chirp's UI, so some compromises would be required to show the channel data in Chirp. They don't have a single list of channels, like Chirp. They have a handful of channels lists (banks). Chirp doesn't have a good way to present this like you're used to in the Kenwood software.

So basically the main list showing all memories wouldnt be easily possible? I guess I dont understand the structure of the CHIRP program.

Isnt there a way to have chirp read and combine the banks to provide the complete list of memories, and use the banks tab to choose which group they are in, in the kenwood programming?

I would be glad to help in anyway possible.... and FYI, the other radios in the group program pretty much the same way.

With the work you have already started, you would cover half the radios I listed... I suppose once you figure out a method for one 'programming model' it would be pretty simple to expand to additional sets.

Mike Maynard wrote:

Isnt there a way to have chirp read and combine the banks to provide the complete list of memories, and use the banks tab to choose which group they are in, in the kenwood programming?

Not impossible, but like I said, it's a compromise. Everything could be combined into one big list, but this would be confusing both on the software development end and for the user. One solution I had in mind was to rework the Chirp UI to better handle banks, but this is a big commitment I haven't had time for.

What language are you using for Chirp? Maybe its something I can bash my way into figuring out a UI resdesign to assist...

I have recently make some work on the TK-760G model, but communication protocol seems to have a kind of checksum on each block, that stop me to go further, can you help me?

73

Pavel Milanes wrote:

I have recently make some work on the TK-760G model, but communication protocol seems to have a kind of checksum on each block, that stop me to go further, can you help me?

73

I worked it out!

At least for the kenwood TK-760G that use a checksum on each block of data, this is the schema:

==================================
def _checksum(data):
cs = 0
for byte in data:
cs += ord(byte)

return cs % 256¶

Was just as simple as search on the chirp code for checksum algorithms, and then try and error on every one

Still working on the TK-760G... will rise the ticket for new model once I have it mapped...

73

I found a friend with a TK-790 and it's willing to borrow me the radio, this will cover at least 3 of the radios in your list.

The issue on the bank management and how to show in the interface I think it's easy, see for example my work on the TK-760G family, on issue #2999.

I will update the issue when the work on the radio begins.

For new users: all that's needed to get support for a new radio is to get the specific radio in the hands of a chirp's developer willing to do the job.

73

Pavel - I can loan a TK-880, and a TK-2160 as well. I even have a TK-730 I could loan you, but its not aligned for transmit.

730 may be cost prohibitive on shipping though.

Thanks for the offer but... "Huston we have a problem..."

I live in Cuba island, and any postal shipment is subject to custom laws in which "officially you can not simply send me a radio"

Sure you can try, but it's a 50/50 chance of lose the radio, I have a UV-5R and a FD-268A using that way, but it requires sending trough DHL to return back the parcel if any trouble; check that all those radios are common "cheap" radios that a friend took the risk of send via simple email, directly from China.

And then we have the second problem: I'm 99% sure I can't send you the radio back, one for custom laws and other for the price of the shipment being prohibitive to me.

I'm waiting anxiously the fall of the embargo/blockade to see if this stupid restrictions falls of the wall for good.

The only 90% sure way is to carry the radio in a trip to Cuba as a "gift to a friend", and program it as a PMR/FRS (at least in the display ;-) ) which are license-less as in the rest of the world.

In my chirp page is my email, drop me one if you want more details, 73

Hi Mike, I have started to add support for the TK-790.

Check and follow this separate issue #3363

73 CO7WT

Tom Hayward wrote:

I did some work mapping the TK-790 and TK-2180. The bigger issue is their programming scheme doesn't match Chirp's UI, so some compromises would be required to show the channel data in Chirp. They don't have a single list of channels, like Chirp. They have a handful of channels lists (banks). Chirp doesn't have a good way to present this like you're used to in the Kenwood software.

Mike
Looking to program TK-2180 any one with sugestions?

Looking to program TK-2180 any one with sugestions?

KPG-89DK works well. Punch that into Google and you'll find it available for download.

Dan, I am pretty sure I have a TK-8180 kicking around, I could assist with testing.

Keep me posted!

Mike, thanks for the offer. If you could check out #743, there are more details there. I'm pushing the first rev of the 8180 driver tonight, so it will be in the build tomorrow. If you happen to have a 7180, 2180, or 3180 that would be uuber helpful, as I don't have those to test (although I'll definitely have to make changes for them to be supportable first).